Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer in Essex
Posted by Park Avenue Recruitment
£50 – £55 an hour
Essex · Contract · Remote working
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer
Essex
£50-£55 an hour
Hybrid
6 month initial contract
Are you looking for a fast-paced role within Private Sector Housing?
We are working wiht a Local Authority in Essex who are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Enforcement Officer to join their team. You will play a key role in tackling poor housing conditions, licensing breaches, and landlord non-compliance.
You'll manage a varied caseload, progressing investigations from inspection findings through to formal action where required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate breaches of housing legislaation and licence conditions.
- Conduct compliance visits and follow-up inspections.
- Gather evidence, prepare case files and maintain accurate records.
- Draft and serve statutory notices.
- Monitor compliance and take appropriate action where breaches persist.
- Prepare Civil Financial Penalty and prosecution cases.
- Investigate offences relating to HMOs, Selective Licensing and property management regulations.
- Work closely with Legal Services and attend court or tribunal proceedings where required.
- Liaise with landlords, tenants and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes.
About you:
- Experience within a Local Authority, working in Private Sector Housing/Environmental Health.
- Strong knowlegdge of the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
- Experience preparing and serving CPNs, legal documents and case files.
- Excellent written, organisational and communication skills.
- HHSRS Qualification.
- Preferably a degree in Environmental Health.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.